This is a Robert Half International point of view about work and humor :
Q : Why is a good sense of humor important in the workplace ?
A : 1. Having a good sense of humor makes you more likeable and will enable you to build rapport and trust with managers, colleagues and clients more easily.
2. Maintaining a sense of humor during difficult times can help ease the stress
of those situations. This allows people to keep a sense of perspective and
focus on what they need to do to accomplish their goals.
Q : What are some things to avoid regarding to humor?
A : 1. Humor must be low-key, even understated, and should never be used at
inappropriate times or to demean someone. Never make another person the
target of a joke, and never make jokes about race, gender, sex, age, national
origin, religion and disabilities.
2. Stay away from sarcasm, which can be viewed as a subtle way to insult
other people.
3. Don’t make light of mistakes. Instead, acknowledge them, correct them,
and maintain the proper perspective for you and your staff.
Q : How do you know if you’ve gone too far in trying to be funny?
A : 1. There are obvious signs, such as a visible display of emotion or a
deterioration of relationships.
2. More subtly, you could see a drop in productivity if people no longer trust
you or are as motivated by you.
Q : How can you improve your sense of humor?
A : 1. You can show you have a good sense of humor without ever saying a word.
Be willing to laugh at yourself and acknowledge the humor of others.
Showing you can take a joke, or even poke one at yourself, can go a long way
toward showing your lighter side.
2. Tailor your approach to each individual. For example, you could share a
light-hearted article with someone having a bad day or discuss a funny
episode of a TV show with a colleague you know watches the same program.
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